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Ambulance service seeks near-term funding; commissioners weigh ARPA support and negotiations with Idaho Falls
Summary
An ambulance-service representative told commissioners the local ambulance lacks operating funds until January 2027 and requested county assistance with a one-time payment tied to an MOU; the board discussed ARPA money and negotiating operational support with Idaho Falls/central fire and decided to revisit the request next week because it was not an action item today.
Roger Anderson, representing the local ambulance service, told the board the service lacks funds now and will not receive key revenue until January 2027 and asked the county for near-term financial help and operational arrangements. "I guess what I'm asking for is about $1,015,000 with an MOU that we would pay it back," Anderson said during his presentation.
Commissioners discussed options including negotiating with Idaho Falls and central fire to run ambulances, using ARPA funds for short-term support, and requiring a clearer action item to be placed on a future agenda. Because the request was not on the current agenda as an action item, commissioners declined to make an immediate appropriation but indicated staff will explore ARPA options and bring a formal proposal to the next meeting for a vote.
